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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
NEWS OF TIE DAY.
FIJI. Alfriend, of Virginia, has been ap'
pointed assistant librarian ofthe Senate.

F. Il. Alfriend, of Virginia, has been ap'
pointed assistant librarian ofthe Senate.
The election in Philadelphia yesterday
resulted in the success of the republican
ticket.
Twenty-Five thousand prisoners confined
in the jails throughout India will De releas-
ed to-day.
The President mas nominated Capt Adol-
plus W. Greedy to be chief signal officer,
with the rank of brigadier general.
1t is understood that the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. will make its road between
New York and Philadelphia four-track
| line.
The Berlin National Gazette states that
So 900 have been sent from America to aid
the socialist candidates in the approaching
elections.
Cav W. Foster, leader of New York
gang of swindlers, who swindled country
merchants, has been sentenced to state prl'
son for six years.
Some of the freight handlers who struck
in New York and Jersey City, and who are
now refused work, have taken to drinking
and attacking the non-union men.
In the Joint session of the West Virginia
Legislature yesterday one of Mr.. Camden s
supporters bolted and voted with the twelve
| Camden men for Judge Okey Johnson.
The correspondence between Secretary
Manning and the President in regard to the
formers resignation has been made public
The President asks the Secretary to remain
until April l.
The joint resolution providing that the
question of prohibition be submitted to q
vote of the people of the State was passed
b. the Missouri House of Delegates yester-
day by vote of rs to SO.
Mrs. Eliza Talbot Bell, of Georgia, q
widow, sues the executor of the late ex'
Governor Jenkins, ofthat state, for 500, 600
which Jenkins without her authority, in
vested in Confederate bonds.
At Memphis, Tenn, yesterday, the jury in
the case of L. Russell Goodwin, on trial for
the murder of J. Tom Dalton, in the rolunda
of the Peabody Hotel, on December 6, re-
turned verdict of not guilty.
The investigation of the alleged political
outrages in Washington county, Texas, was
begun by the subcommittee of the Senate
committee on privileges and elections yes
terday. The investigating committee con
ssts of Senators Evarts, chairman: Teller
| Spooner, Pugh and Eustis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Steamer Ashore.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The Guion Line
Steamship Wisconsin, from Liverpool for
New York, is ashore on the outer bar, l.
miles east of Fire Island. The stranded
vessel was discovered at SIS O'Clock this
morning when fog that had prevailed dur
ing the night lifted. She is hard on the
beach and a heavy sea is running. No
communication has yet been had with the
vessel from the beach, but der passengers
and mails are stated to be safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
ALEX ANDRIA.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, FEBRUARY 16.
IN Mr.. CLEvE1AND's letter accepting tn

In Mr.. CLEvELAND's letter accepting tne
nomination of the national democratic
convention he wrote the following words ::
when we consider the patronage Of this
great office, the ailurements Of power, the
temptation to retain public places once
gained, and, more than all, the availability
q pertv finds in an incumbent whom horde
of officeholders with zeal born of benefits
received and fostered by the hope OF favors
vet to come, stand ready to aid with money
and trained political service, We recognize
in the eligibility of the President for re-
election, a most serious danger to that calm,
deliberate and intelligent political action
which must characterize government Dy
the people"
In view of Mr.. Cleveland's actions since
he became President, it is evident that ne
entertaips the same ideas in 'S7 that he old
in 81, that he thinks the eligibility of the
President for re. election most serious
danger" and that, in his own case, be has
not only done and will continue to do all
that is in his power to avoid that danger, but
even to prevent the election of democratic
euonaccor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Foreign Items.

VIENNA, Feb. l6.-Questions asked the
government in tbs Reichrath yesterday in
relation to the proposed credit for military
purposes elected the information that Hun.
gary would only enroll in the landsturm
such men as already had military training
OF were likely TO make good aoldiers. Num-
erous exemptions would be made In Aus
tria the enrolment of men under the age Of
40 years would be almost universal. Ex-
officers up to the age of 60 years would also
be enrolled. Men who are only fitted for
ambulance or office work will not be ex-
empted 1t is semi. officially stated that an
Austro Hungarian treaty to continue ten
years will be arranged and will go into
operation in 1883.
The cholera at Essay is decreasing.
VIENNA, Feb. 1.-two carnival balls
were held in Vienna last night, one by the
Polish Society and the other by the Concor-
dia club The latter is an organization of
authors and artists. There were brilliant as.
semblages at both balls. Crown Prince
Rudolph was present at both entertainments.
At the Polish ball. speaking of the political
situation, ne observed "Let us hope that
the crisis will pass without war. If it does
not, however, we shall do our duty"
BRUSSELS, Feb. 16.--Gen. Brislmont is to
conduct experiments with the new explosive
melinite 10 be made at Namur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
successor,

A FEW years ago the State assessment
upon the Mount Vernon cotton factory
property, in this city, was, on the petition
of its owner, reduced from S55 900 to $780,
600. A silk manufacturer in New Jersey,
desiring to move his plant here, thought
the property referred to would be the very
place, and last week wrote to Mr.. Robert
Garrett, Of Baltimore, the owner, asking
him the price Of il. He received an answer
stating that the price was $4,000, and the
rent $4,000 Mr. Garrett thus acknowl-
edges that he deprives tine Stale OF taxes on
$4,000 worth OF property. he also shows
that so far SIS ne can, be will retard the pros
perity Of Alexandria for though bis proper
tv has beeu Idle for yesrs, ana though
he says he will never use it agar, he
drives of people who would use it, by ask
ing for it more than the cost of q new build
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

REPUBLICAN Congressman and republican
Presidents levied and collected the tobacco
tax for twenty-five years, and in al that
time the idea never occurred to them, or to
their party, that there was any thing wrong
about that tax, especially as most of it was
collected in the South. But now that the pop
ular demand for reduction in the revenue
has raised the fear that the tariff on North
ern manufactures may be reduced the re-
pubicaps have suddenly walked up to the
the Injustice of the tax referred to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Car-
rineton against Beale. Appeal allowed and su-
persedeas awarded to decree pronounced by the
Circuit Court of Westmoreland county on the
18th of April, 1886.
Carroll against city of Lynchburg. Writ of er-
ror and supersedeas awarded to judgme Mt render
ed by the Corporation Court of the city of Lynch
burg on the 9TH of January, 1897.
Mccullough against Dashiell. Argued by w
". Old, esq., for appellant and Capt. John s. Wise
for appellees and submitted.
Row against Ravens Dismissed for failure to
SCOTS administrator against Isaacs. Taylor &
Williams. Passed.
Daingerfield against Smith. Argued by T. R.
B Wright for appellant.
Judge Joseph Christian for appellant, and s. D.
Davies for appellees and submitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
The philadelphia Election.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The vote in full
for municipal officers here yesterday was 81
follows: For mayor-Fiter, rep, 90,497 ;
Keim, dem, G2.2O4 Phillips, labor, l,664.
Filters plurality, 2S, 293. For receiver of
Taxes-Clay, rep, 79,427; Benton, dem,
1851 Franks, labor, 1879; Cay's plural-
ty 1850. City solicitor-Warwck, rep,
95,S9S; Arundel, dem, 57,646; Keyser,
labor, 1868. Warwick s plurality IS .247.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

Necessity is the mother of large brood
of inventions in prohibition Maine, partcu-
lsrly among those to whom strong drink is
a necessity. One such recently asked o
Lisbon druggist to sell him some alcohol for
his sore finger. The druggist would not.
.Wont YOU pour some Oh my fnger, then?"
asked the man. The druggist said that he
would. and took hold of the finger, which
was completely hidden in bandages of cloth.
It Welded TO his touch and he pulled at it ;
the bandage came of and revealed the fact
that the finger was badly bogus, being
made up Of a sponge. 1t YVES the fellows
evident design to get The spong we'll soaked
and then such out the slcohol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
ADVICE To MOTHERS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING sYEUp. for chill.
dren teething, lie the prescription OF one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never.failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of teething
its value is incalcuable. It relieves the child
from pain, cures ,:ysentery and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels and wind collie By giving health
to The child il rcqe7 the mother Price IS cents
ootti" rDv5-1vr 81 YVES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
To.day's Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 1887.
SENATE.

The presiding officer laid before the Sem
ate what purported to be" the credentials
of David Turpie, elected Senator from the
State of Indiana for six years, commencing
March 4, 1887. The certificate is signed by
the Governor, whose signature is certified
by the Secretary of State.
Mr.. Mcmillan, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported back the House river
and harbor bill, with amendments, and gave
notice that be would move to take it up to-
morrow, after the morning hour.
The Senate at an early hour resumed con-
sideration of the bill to increase the naval
establishment.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
Hoar to haye the Committee on Privileges
and Elections inquire as to whether the Dis
trict Attorney or Marshal of the western
district of Texas has been attempting to OBJ
struct the investigation or to intimidate
witnesses was taken up and adopted.
HOUSE.
The House insisted upon its amendment
tothe Senate trade dollar bill. and agreed
to the conference requested by the Senate
Mr.. Belmont, of New York, from the
Com naittee on Foreign Affairs, reported
back the Senate retaliation bill, with sub
stitute therefor, which was ordered printed
and recommitted. Mr.. Belmont gave notice
that he would ask the House to act upon
the measure on Wednesday next, immedi.
ately after the reading of the journal.
Mr.. Rice, of Massachusetts,, gave notice
that he would file minority report.
A resolution was adopted calling on the
Secretary of State for information as to
what action has been taken to protect the
interests of American citizens whose prop.
erty was destroyed by insurgents at Aspin-
wall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

THE PRESIDENT appoints colored men to
lucrative offices in Washington, and invites
them to his grand receptions at the White
House, in order to recognize" them, under
the erroneous impression that he will there
by gain their votes. But the Young Mems
Institute of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, of New York city, in his Own
State. refuse to admit colored men to mem
hershin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

SENATOR SHERMAN, in speaking of the
President, says: His notions about civil
service, however sincere, are feebly tormu-
lated and observed, and are jeered at and
derided by bis party associates-not one of
his recommendations supported" MIR.
Sherman only says Whist every man with
his eyes open must see. The Presidents
civil service reform idea is incompatible
with republican institutions, and its CON-
petitive examinations and age limitation
are as Objectionable TO republicans as to
democrats. The one good object that would
be achieved by Mr.. C!eyeland's renomina-
ton would be the speedy abolition of both
these un. American features.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
COIiaps G OF Snow Sheds.

VIRGINIA CITY, New, Feb. 16.-Ncws
reached here late last night that Abe Snow
sheds at Blue Canon had collapsed Con-
ductor Hood, brakemen, the roadmaster
and one other person are missing. snow
pillow and seven engines have been dispatch
ed to the scene of the accident
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

Mr.. Cox.-Hon. S. S. Cox went out for q
short drive yesterday afternoon. He has SO
far recovered that he has been able to go
out driving every afternoon for some days
past, but he has to be helped down stairs and
to his carriage Yesterday he complained
that he did not feel so bright aud liehtsome
as the day before. and his condition fuctu
ates from day day; on the whole, however,
the progress toward recovery continues,
though slow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

ONE OF the few remaining links that
bound the present administration TO the
party that elected it has been severed by
the resignation Of Secretary Naming. MIR.
Manning is a sensible, practical, true and
consistent democrat and, being such, must be
as much opposed to the Presidents new fan
cled ideas of civil service as any other COM
mon sense democrat can be, and is doubt
less as much disappointed at the course OF
the President as any of the other democrats
who nominated and elected him. Had MIR.
Manning retained his health, he would have
been the one New Yorker, whose nomina'
ton at the next national democratic con-
ventiou. would have been satisfactory to all
democrats with democratic principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

A IA year old negro girl, attempting to
cross the Wabash railroad tracks at La Gro,
Ind, was struck by the hind car Of freight
train and thrown between the ties Four
teen cars passed over her, and when
the engine reached The spot she Was scooped
up into the ash-pan. The engineer stopped
his engine and rescued the girl. She was
entirely unipjured but awfully scared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Only THo RnffIes-

Messrs. Johnston, Holloway & Co, wholesale
druggists of Philadelphia, Pa, report that some
time ago gentleman handed Them a dollar, with
a request to send a good catarrh cure to two army
officers in Arizona. Recently the same gentleman
told them that both of the officers and the wife of
a wel-known U. s. A. General had been cured of
Catarrh by the two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm.
Not liquid or snuff. Price so cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

The NEW YORK Sun, in reference to The
recent unsuccessful strike in that city, says
THE strikers worst enemies were those
who, in their functions as leaders or as re-
porters, from one cause or another, erred,
misrepresented, or lied to them, as the case
might be-" And the SIN never spoke truer
words.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Nineteen stores Burglarized.

PORTSMOUTH. N. H.. Feb 16.-Nineteen
stores were broken into last night by gang
of burglars. Their extensive efforts were
not, however, well rewarded, as the entire
booty aggregated but $50, in money and
SIS or $50 worth Of goods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

At the inquest following the sudden death
of Henry Jost of st. Louis, his wife testified
that for eighteen years "he had been full"
1t was a day to be remembered when be was
sober He began drinking whisky in the
morning and kept it up all day. He never
ale but one meal day, and that was sup
per, and he ate very little at that meal. He
lived on whisky till at last it burned the life
ont OF HIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
snow Storm.

TowLEs, Cal, Feb. 16.-The snow storm
which began on Saturday ceased yesterday
The blockade on the Central Pacific between
here and Blue Canon, extending distance
of four miles, is expected to be raised this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Order of Business.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 16--Both par.
Ties in the Senate held "order of business"
caucuses this morning. A list of measures
on the calendar prepared by the republican
caucus committee was laid before the demo-
cratic caucus and certain changes were indi-
Gated az to the order in which 1t was desired
that measure should ccme up. In the re.
publican caucus Senators were afforded an
opportunity to express afresh their prefer.
ences. Senators Sherman and Harris, the
chairmen respectively, of the caucus COM
mittees, armed with the opinions of their
caucuses, were authorized to confer with
each other and reach a compromise upon the
points of difference. They will probably
meet tomorrow morning and arrange de.
finitey an order of bushes for the rest of the
session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup never fails to cure
a cough or cold in short time. Give it a
fair trial.
Mr.. ]. Thomas, (of Thomas & Co, Real
Estate Brokers', IS Saratoga Street, Baiti-
more, Md, indorsss en phatically Salvation
Oil for neuralgia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16
Sundays and Holidays not Included.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Acting Score.
iary Fairchild has informed the Collector of
Customs at Norfolk that Sundays and holi.
days are not to be included in the four days.
time allowed for the fling Of supplemental
manifesta" in cases of shipments of tobacco
OF other merchandise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-16

The cook in an English cergyman's fam
lily has recently received a legacy of
81, 5000 900,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-06-16
A Modern Evil.

A recent remark by DIR. Talmage,
that more people have been killed by
housekeeping than by the sword, is
inside the subject Of some discussion.
The saying is open to- nisconstruct,on,
as it might possibly be taken as an at
tack upon the fatal results of inexpe-
rienced housewives cookery; but we
are glad torsee that those who discuss
the idea do not divert themselves with
such levity and construe the remark as
it is meant, to signify the fatal effects
of worry and overwork in housekeeping.
1t is true that great many women
have worked and worried themselves to
death by the cares of housekeeping.
So have a great many men worked and
worried themselves to death over the
cares of business, the strain of politics
and the labor of a profession. Such
oyss-work is, "a great mistake and a
great misfortune. 1t should be stop
ped; but the evil should not be charged
either to house keeping, business or the
profession.
1t may-b questioned whether those
who kill themselves at one. occupation
would not, if relieved from the cares Of
that sphere: create similar cares and
worries inanother. And if women who
accomplish that sort of suicide in their
own homes were relieved from house
keeping and given some other occupa-
tion, Tits more than doubtful that they
would be much better off.
Worry is one of the modern evils
that has doubtless slain more thousands
than ever were killed in battle. It
cannot be entirely got rid of; but it can
be materially lessened if people will
bear in mind that it is for the most
part self-inficted, and never helps mat
ters in the least.-Capital.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-06-16
WONDERFUL KANSAS.

The Development af Western Kan.
sas is something wonderful to contem
plate. Ten years ago if any man had
predicted that the following statement
could ever be truthfully of the country
as far west as Finney county. he would
have been considered off his balance.
We quote from the Garden City Sen
final.
So far this is without doubt the most
favorable season ever known to Western
Kansas. The abundant rains have
brought good cheer and have induced
the planting Of nearly a million extra
acres to corn, cane and other crops.
Drive in what direstion you may you
will find the Kansas farmer happy and
contented. He sees the bud Of promise
bursting forth into rich fruit that be-
tokens abundant harvest. A careful
estimate shows that more breakihg has
done this season than the previous FIVE
seasons. Tree planting amounts to a
rage since early spring, and still con-
tinues. Fruit and forest trees adorn
every piece of landscape no matter
which way you look. Truly, Western
Kansas has been favored the past sea-
son and her people have good reason
to be thankful and encouraged. The
success of the past, crowned with the
wonderful promise of spring and early
summer of the present points with I'M
erring certainty to an immense emigra-
ton from many states East Of us this
fall.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-06-16
East and West Kansas.

1t is an interesting fact that eastern
Kansas has been suffering severity from
drought while western Kansas has had
abundant rains. The crop of small fruits,
strawberries, raspberries, cherries and
the like proved almost an entire fail
ure for this reason, in the vicinity of
Lawrence, while in this neighborhood,
even without irrigation these crops are
a success.
Another fact: When the stock of
sweet potato plants became exhausted
here orders were sent to Lawrence, which
has long been noted as the head-quart-
ers Of sweet potato culture, for an ad-
ditional supply Of plants, and the an
swer is returned that the drouth has
been 50 severe that the supply fails.
Here it failed only because Of the enor-
nous demand for them SURPRISING all
expectations. But there they failed
from dry weather. &c. G. Sentinel.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-06-16
DOWN GOES THE PRICES ON
NURSERY STOCK.

will have car load of shade trees in my yard
for the spring trade. 1 intend to make prices SC
that every body can have shade that wants to.
will sell you:
Standard Pears..5 to feet high ............. 80
Cherries standard, 5 to feet high .......... 40
Plums, Wild Goose and minor, to feet high, 40
One year old cherry trees. Observation-Disclosures. 20
No. apple trees years old, to feet. ..121a
No. one apple trees, years old, to feet. 10
No. one apple trees, year old, to feet. z
Second class apple trees years old. ......... s
Second class apple trees. 2 years old. ........ d
Second class apple trees, year old. ......... .
Second class trees are not kept in stock, and %
per cent will be exacted as guarantee that the
parties will take them if ordered.
Twill open my yard some time in March or as
the weather will permit, land will have every
thing that is kept in first-class nursery, and our
prices shall be az low as can be.
will have a fine lot of Roses, Shrubs and
Evergreens Of all kinds, and will endavor to satisfy
all and give good satisfaction.
See D. Brooks or some of his statesmen, and get
prices before you place your orders.
Yards on North Bridge Street.
L. X. MCINTYRE.
Dealer in Lumber and Coal
Dodge City, Kans.. Jan. IL, 1887.